Responsibilities 
As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care — including 150 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities — in 20 states and the District of Columbia. 


Our Digital Product Design Team within Ascension exists to accelerate Ascension’s journey to transform healthcare, for those we seek to serve and those who serve, by delivering human-centered experiences powered by people, design, data and technology. 


Join Our Team (Fall to Spring 2025-2026, Remote, 10-15 hours per week) 


Internship Summary: 
The Ascension Digital Product Design Internship Program is designed to provide an on-the-job learning opportunity aimed at gaining "real world" product design work experience, supporting healthcare workers and patients. 


The Digital Product Design Intern will grow in their design, collaboration, and product strategy skills through various work assignments. In addition, the intern may attend department meetings and hospital/healthcare site visits to gain an understanding of information technology and its impact in the healthcare environment. 


Objective 
We strive to provide a working and learning environment where interns can develop the skills and competencies necessary to grow into successful product design professionals and potential Ascension associates. 


Essential Functions 

Work with cross-functional teams in an Agile development model 
Participate in team meetings and ceremonies 
Assist in the ideation and design of a wide range of experiences including software apps and service design 
Participate in feedback discussions with users and internal stakeholders to refine concepts 
Present designs for critique and feedback to stakeholders and fellow xRD members 
Pursue feedback from other teammates (Design, Product, Development) 
Collaborate with the research and design team to conduct user research using various methodologies such as surveys, interviews and usability testing. 
Analyze and synthesize research findings to identify insights and opportunities for improving digital experiences. 
Assist in developing wireframes, prototypes, and user interface designs based on user-centered design principles. 
Contribute to user testing sessions and iterate designs based on feedback and usability findings. 
Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketers, developers, and content creators to ensure design solutions meet user needs and business objectives. 
Contribute to ongoing projects aimed at optimizing website usability, multi-language, ADA accessibility, and overall user satisfaction. 

Ascension Technologies Will Provide 

Gain valuable experience working in a collaborative and innovative healthcare digital and product development environment. 
Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of patient engagement. 
Flexible work schedule and potential for remote work based on project needs. 
Paid intern position 
Intern orientation and on-boarding 
Job coaching/career counseling/mentoring 
Opportunity for skill development 
Opportunity for networking 

Intern will be responsible for 

Great work ethic 
Outstanding attendance record 
Participation in Training - Learning 
Room/board 



Requirements 
Education: 

High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required. 

Additional Preferences 
Recently graduated or current degree-seeking major working toward a certification, bachelor’s or master’s degree in HCI, interaction design, service design, or related degree with coursework in user experience design. 
We will also consider applicants in non-collegiate design programs and those with previous real-world experience. 
Knowledge of design methodologies such as design systems, user interface design, heuristic evaluation, information architecture mapping, flow diagramming, sketching and ideating, wireframing, prototyping, creating detailed design specifications for hand-off to developers 
Proficient in Google Suite tools or equivalent 
Proven organizational skills 
Excellent written and communication skills 
Passion for user-centered design and improving digital experiences. 
Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite is advantageous. 
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas and insights effectively. 
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and learning.